Sherbet Skies
What if the life you’ve been dreaming about…
starts with one bold yes?
“The perfect book for every adventurous spirit”
After finding herself lost after college, Tess embarked on a year-long solo backpacking adventure in search of herself and healing. We meet her in the middle of her journey when she is presented the opportunity to live and work on a sailing yacht—taking vessels up the east coast of Australia. Tess’ story is a rapturous saga of finding adventure, oneself, and God very present along the journey. This chronicle of her experiences will transport you into the stunning life of sailing to the Whitsundays and will touch you deeply through her encounters with God. It is a read worth sharing with every woman who has a vagabond spirit.
What readers Are Saying
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reach for the stars!
“A courageous journey told with bold and sincere honesty from a young woman who dared to follow her instincts and brave the adventure her heart had yearned for. Healing a wounded spirit will require a great deal of respect for her inner soul. Learning to listen for the truth is the key. Only then will the heart be fully open to freedom of choice and ultimately love. Her message is comforting – buck up, release the shackles, trust the good within you, and set yourself free.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating, descriptive, resonating
“I’m only 6 chapters in and I only put it down to be productive the rest of the day.
A story of a woman doing what many woman have never had the courage to do.
So descriptive it feels like you’re actually sitting on the boat in the Australian ocean with her. Her thoughts are deep and profound, the resonate with many of us from other experiences.
If you’re looking for a book to read next, I’d 10/10 recommend this one.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Inspiration and the desire to fulfill your dreams.
“This book is absolutely amazing. Not only do you feel like you are experiencing the whole adventure with the author, but it is so very inspirational. It is a must read for everyone. Tess has captured the whole experience of her travels and brings you with her and recaptures your faith which is something so many of us need.”
When Adventure Calls…
There was a version of me before this story.
A version that played it safe.
That tried to follow the “right” path.
That almost said no to something that didn’t make sense on paper…
And then I said yes.
Yes to solo travel.
Yes to uncertainty.
Yes to stepping into something I couldn’t fully explain.
And it changed everything.
This isn’t just a travel story.
Yes—there are sailboats, ocean air, and the East Coast of Australia.
But Sherbet Skies is really about what happens when you trust yourself enough to go.
It’s about:
Letting go of control
Following something you can’t fully explain
Finding God in the middle of the unknown
Becoming someone new along the way
This is a story about becoming.
What readers Are Saying
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Must Read for Any Solo Female Traveler
“This book is a true testament to inner strength and bravery. It demonstrates all the incredible things that can manifest in your life when you step through your fears. Tess goes on an adventure of a lifetime and walks away from her incredible experience totally transformed. The challenges and magic she faces on a daily basis during her six months backpacking and sailing around Australia change her life forever. As her confidence grows throughout her adventure, she is an inspiration for any woman that has thought about solo traveling making you feel like “I can do this too”. This book is a must read for anyone who is interested in living life to the fullest.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A journey of adventure, love, and self-discovery
“The vulnerability exhibited in this memoir is admirable and stimulating. Tess authentically invites readers into her journey and lets her mind, heart, and soul be visible through it all. At every turn, every choice, every wave, and every sunrise, she consistently follows her heart and lives each day trusting in guidance from that which is bigger than herself. This tantalizing memoir is one that inspires readers to step outside of comfort in search of discovery and adventure. My admiration for this author grew with each page turn, and the expansion of my own idea of self-discovery felt palpable. Follow your heart and follow the sun...always.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating and so descriptive! Kept you wanting more.
“WOW.. this captivated me right away! So much that I couldn’t put it down. The detail and description made me feel like I was right there with her, seeing the ocean, the mangroves and the wonderous sights! You’ll want to know what happens next! This is a must read. A young woman of God, traveling solo and finding herself in situations, but trusting in her faith to keep going.”
You feel like there’s something more for your life
You’ve been craving adventure, but you keep holding yourself back
You’re in a season of transition and don’t know what’s next
You want to trust yourself more deeply
You’re ready to find and experience God in a new way
If something in you is whispering…
“There’s more than this.”
This book is for you.
At one point in the journey, I found myself standing at a crossroads…
Trying to explain something I barely understood myself.
Trying to get advice from people who hadn’t lived what I had lived.
And I realized something:
No one else could make this decision for me.
I had to trust myself.
I had to trust God.
That moment didn’t just shape my travels—
it shaped my life.
This book is for you if:
What readers Are Saying
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adventurous read
“The author is on a discovery of oneself with faith in God, trust in the World and love in her Relationship. As you turn the pages you feel as if you're on the journey with the author.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Inspiring
“Anyone on the fence about traveling alone should read this book. It’s authentic and brave. A trip of a lifetime, lived by a solo woman traveler.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Honest and God Inspired Travel Memoir
“The story follows Tess’ solo travel journey from an honest, heartfelt place. She shares her mental struggles along the way but highlighted the precious moments when God lead her and provided along the journey. Her story is a true testament that solo travel can bring you clarity and closer to God, especially when surrounded by the beauty of Australia’s Gold Coast.”
If you’re in a season where something is calling you…
Even if it doesn’t make sense yet
Even if it feels scary
Even if no one else fully understands it
I want you to know—
You’re not crazy.
You’re being invited into something bigger.
And maybe…
this book is part of that invitation.